Google Gemini wants to become a more proactive assistant
… When not working, I tend to mindlessly scroll through X, play with new AI models, or go on long road trips. You can reach out to me on X or drop a mail at rajesh@androidpolice.com. …
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Samsung keeps reviving Bixby in new ways, and I still don't know who it's for
… Related I thought we buried the AI button until it showed up on this phone What's old is new again, and it's still bad Bixby still has a job, even if Gemini gets the spotlight Google talks, Bixby adjusts Gemini is Samsung’s AI front. …
Amazon's search bar is now an AI shopping assistant that remembers your conversations
… That's the main selling point here. Continuity. Previously, if you talked to your Echo device about something, that context did not travel to Amazon. With Alexa for Shopping, it does. Your daughter has a science fair at school coming up, and you brainstorm ideas with Alexa on your Echo. …
Google's Magic Pointer turns your cursor into an AI assistant, and you can test it now
… Google has two Magic Pointer demos available to try out in AI Studio: Point and Speak : Point and speak to get directions and find things. …
Sony's viral Xperia 1 VIII AI blunder is painful to watch
… Whether it’s Allbirds pivoting from shoes to AI, or Anthropic telling everyone its new AI is so powerful it could have a severe impact on the world , we’re being shown and told AI is a big deal. …
Google Chrome's AI assistant is now available in over 50 languages
… Related Google just gave Chrome a massive AI overhaul Gemini's familiar side panel is in Chrome now Chrome's suite of new AI tools and features, which are built on Gemini 3.1, are now expanding to users in India, Canada, and New Zealand. …
I used Gemini wrong for months, here's the setup that actually works
… ALICE came later in 1995, SmarterChild was a popular AIM bot in the early 2000s, and Clippy was Microsoft's animated Office assistant — not a true chatbot. 08 / 8 AI Models Grok is an AI chatbot developed by xAI. …
Gemini's compute limits mean I can no longer trust it as my assistant
… I ask Gemini how to paint plastic soldiers or to compare two martial art styles, and I haven't reached any of the limits yet. Granted, I'm on the AI Pro plan , thanks to my Google Pixel 10 Pro . …
I unlocked a secret Gemini trick that completely changed how I use my phone
… It shows the future of AI chatbots and operating systems. It transforms Gemini from a generic AI tool into a layer that actually understands and controls the hardware in your hand. So, what are you waiting for? …
Google's leaked COSMO app is the first AI I might actually trust with my files
… The software appears to include a local version of Google’s small AI model, so some AI work can happen on the phone instead of going to Google’s servers. Local AI isn’t free, though. Running a model directly on the phone can drain the battery if it isn’t managed well. …